Matt Callison earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Sports Medicine from San Diego State University in 1985. Mr. Callison worked in the Sports Medicine field at Alvarado Sports Medicine clinic and Scripps Hospital, La Jolla for 6 years. In 1991, Mr. Callison received his Masters Degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, in which the class that he developed is still being taught; “Treatment of Orthopedic Disorders”. Mr. Callison serves as Pacific College’s supervisor of acupuncture interns at the University of California’s San Diego Sports Medicine RIMAC Center where they are blending Chinese and Sports Medicine together in a western setting.

Mr. Callison’s unique ability to blend Chinese Medicine with Sports Medicine is demonstrated by his excellent reputation. This is particularly evident in his international lecture series, “Sports Medicine Acupuncture”. He has published a clinical study on acupuncture and tibial stress syndromes (shin splints) as well as an article on Sports Related Muscle Tension Headaches in the Journal of Chinese Medicine. Furthermore, Mr. Callison is well-known for his work with professional athletes. Mr. Callison is also the creator of the Motor Point and Acupuncture Meridian Chart as well as the author of three publications, The Motor Point Manual, Motor Point Index and in press: Sports Medicine Acupuncture textbook.

Objective

To use my qualifications, experience and education as an acupuncturist and athletic trainer to contribute to the research and development of combining Sports Medicine and Chinese Medicine with the intention of helping others.

Working in UCSD Tritons Training Room (Sept. 1999 – present). Employed by Pacific College of Oriental Medicine to supervise acupuncture interns in the treatment of the athletes. Marcia Klaiber, head ATC, Kevin Messey ATC and myself discuss assessment and treatment strategies for each individual case.

Employed by players of the Minnesota Vikings NFL for treatment during playoff seasons of 2000-2003 in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

Employed by players of the Arizona Cardinals for treatment every week for last 6 weeks of 2005 season. I have been asked to continue for the 2006 season.

Clinical Supervisor:

Consists of supervising acupuncture interns from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM) during the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries.

Treatment of Orthopedic Disorders: An orthopedic class on the treatment and assessment of musculoskeletal disorders based on Matt Callison’s work. (September 1997-present). This class is taught at four different acupuncture colleges in North America.

Acupuncture Points and Underlying Anatomy Classes at San Diego State University Anatomy Lab: teaching underlying anatomy of acupuncture points on cadaver specimens for Pacific College of Oriental Medicine students. (January 1995-September 2000). This was mandatory for the beginning and advanced levels of acupuncture point location classes.

Current practice, Old Town Acupuncture and Wellness (OTAW) located in Old Town San Diego, California. Specializing in treating acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries utilizing a combination of Sports Medicine, Chinese Medicine and exercise prescription where patients are instructed with individualized exercise programs taught and performed at OTAW’s physical therapy room: http://www.acupunctureoldtown.com

International Lecturer:

Sports Medicine Acupuncture Lecture Series: A series of orthopedic classes on the treatment and assessment of musculoskeletal disorders based on Western and Chinese medicine approaches. The lecture series started in 1995 and presented at many national symposium’s and private college’s across North America, Canada and into the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Brazil.